Cape Town Airport (CPT) Flights to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

We've found the cheapest flights to Zurich

Returns from £953.09

One-way from £661.24

Airliners including Swiss and Edelweiss Air all offer direct flights between Cape Town International to Zürich-Kloten. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 31 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Zürich-Kloten please note the time difference, the time zone at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Cape Town International.

Please see below the airlines that fly from Cape Town International (CPT) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss112100106:2023:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air112100106:2023:55VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 6 a week with times that vary between 06:20 and 23:55.

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
19:50
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK85
SwissLX8085
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Tuesday
19:50
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK85
SwissLX8085
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Wednesday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK85
SwissLX8085
23:55
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK87
SwissLX8087
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Thursday
10:25
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK87
SwissLX8087
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Sunday
09:00
AirlineFlight  No
Edelweiss AirWK87
SwissLX8087
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH)

DIRECT SWISS
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £661.24 ($827 €795.78)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £953.09 ($1192 €1147)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £182.30 ($228 €219.39)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?
The cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £502.93 ($629 €605.26)
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Flight Info FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from Cape Town to Zurich?
The following airlines fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH): Edelweiss Air, Swiss.
How far is the flight from Cape Town to Zurich?
The flight from Cape Town to Zurich is 9,110KM or 5,660 miles.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Zurich to take?
The flight from Cape Town to Zurich takes 11 Hours 31 Minutes.

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